Bullous diaper dermatitis with cloth diaper use

Pediatr Dermatol. 2017 Nov;34(6):e309-e312. doi: 10.1111/pde.13263. Epub 2017 Sep 21.

Abstract

Irritant diaper dermatitis occurs at a higher frequency with cloth diaper use than disposable diapers. We present four cases of vesiculobullous, erosive diaper dermatitis occurring in older infants and toddlers with cloth diaper use that resolved completely after transitioning to disposable diapers. This is the first report of vesicles and bullae as a type of irritant diaper dermatitis.

Keywords: diaper dermatitis; vesiculobullous disorders.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Clothing
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diaper Rash / diagnosis*
  • Diaper Rash / etiology
  • Diapers, Infant / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Care / methods
  • Male
  • Skin
  • Skin Cream / administration & dosage*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / etiology